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Finding happiness
in an unhappy world

Finding happiness is part of God's plan for us

But many people are not happy.

Do you really want to be happy?

Here is the secret. You will find happiness when you spend time in prayer.

A prayer plan helps us find time for prayer.

Here is the plan of a friend of mine

  • Don gets up early to say morning prayers and to read a thought for the day
  • On Saturday and Sunday he attends Mass and receives communion
  • Each day he says the rosary
  • He ends the day with prayers and an Act of Contrition
  • Don also tries to read one Catholic book each month

Jesus has helped Don through so many problems.



When your prayer plan becomes too routine, vary it by saying different prayers and devotions, maybe at different times.

At a time when many people feel spiritually adrift in a secular world often hostile to Christians, a prayer plan keeps us connected to Jesus. And a loving personal relationship with Jesus wil make us happy.


Positive steps

  • Get rid of anything in your life that is an obstacle to loving Jesus. This includes harmful attitudes, habits and friendships.

  • Pray each day. I recommend the Rosary, the Litany of the Sacred Heart, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

  • Meditate on the life and death of Jesus. The New Testament is the place to look.

  • Find ways to help others. Donate beyond the comfort level — time, food, clothes and money. Pray for people having problems.

  • Examine your conscience on a daily or weekly basis. Consider what you have done or not done that hinders you from loving Jesus. www.comeaside.com/spiritual-daybook.html

  • Receive the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, as often as possible. This is a moment of great blessings that Jesus wants you to have. www.comeaside.com/eucharist.html

  • Share. Share your faith in Jesus with others.

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